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What is a cigarette lighter used for?
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Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Cigarette Lighter on 1stDibs
1960s Modernist Teak Cigarette Lighter BV Norway
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Decorative Table Cigarette Lighter Teakwood BV NORWAY
Stamped by maker
3 diameter x 4.5 tall
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Teak
1940s Art Deco Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm
By Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Aluminum Block Lift Arm Side Wheel Cigarette Lighter
2.13 x 1 W x .63
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
$95 Sale Price
45% Off
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age Aluminum Cigarette Lighter Collection
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age aluminum cigarette lighter collection, new or old stock, never used
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic Cartier Brushed Silver Trinity Oval Cigarette Lighter With Cartier Box With Papers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Fully Serviced
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
